Its not the size of your dome, its how you wear it
Never mind the helmet look how bad those gloves look
Must resist urge to crack '____ retentive' joke............
Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread
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Its not the size of your dome, its how you wear it
Must resist urge to crack '____ retentive' joke............
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Sorry, Nam. Been busy with work lately, so I didn't get to respond to your request.
The reason I chose that angle was to highlight how the helmet should sit: Down a bit in front, but even more so in the back. The latter was something I hadn't even figured out myself until a couple weeks ago. Not only does it undo the "pencil-neck" look that these Vaders originally had, but it allows the eyes to sit further back from the brow of the helmet. I used that Tantive IV photo as reference when I was fine-tuning my helmet mod since it looked liked Wor-Gar & Darren Carnell had done the same.
Here's a face-front photo that, unfortunately, isn't as detailed. I noticed my Canon Elph tends to bug-out my close-ups (I really should look at that manual again), so I had to take this sitting further back:
And here's yet another side-by-side comparison:
I know folks are getting sick of this debate, but I can't help it. Modifying this Vader has taken what was, IMHO, an almost embarrassing figure to look at to one that I'm completely in love with. And it's a love that I want to shout from the highest mountaintops!
Now, who else here is interested in knowing this love that I speak of?
That's not the ANH Vader in your "sample" pic, bud (no widow's peak, tusks are both silver and the shoulder plate is completely painted). Again, nice try though.
IMHO, still looks more like a PEZ dispenser top or Hasbro's first 12" Vader than a high-end collectible.
If you are going to compare for accuracy you should at least choose a pic from the right movie.
That's a bit harsh, but I agree it still doesn't look right. It's making the very best he can of it though, and it is an improvement.
Here's what a high end Vader should look like:
(Ducks for cover...)
I give this one to Nam -- the mask does look squished there in the pics, I see it now.
But honestly, I don't notice it nearly as much in hand. Perhaps I will when the next Vader comes along and is improved to the point that I have a good comparison.
In any event, for the many who have tried this, everyone seems satisfied enough.
But honestly, I don't notice it nearly as much in hand. Perhaps I will when the next Vader comes along and is improved to the point that I have a good comparison.
In any event, for the many who have tried this, everyone seems satisfied enough.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
That's a bit harsh, but I agree it still doesn't look right. It's making the very best he can of it though, and it is an improvement.
Here's what a high end Vader should look like:
(Ducks for cover...)
Which is quickly worn off when you realize the cape is pretty cheap, the lightsaber on par with Hasbro, the suit cracks and peels, the paddle hands fall off like Vader's a ____ing leper and he's about 4" too short.
That said, IMHO, he's still Medicom's best figure. The Clones are a close second.
Customikey
Super Freak
My Medi-Vader is in GREAT shape!
Except the body fell apart and I haven't found a replacement.
Do you see his tears?
Except the body fell apart and I haven't found a replacement.
Do you see his tears?
shocktrooper_au
Super Freak
Well here's my 2cents worth, not that I haven't said it before
The SSC dome is perfect (wait for it) from the 3/4 view when modded however straight on it's a disaster, I too did the original mod to lower it but then became dissapointed with it after a week or so, I then did the Hasbro dome mod which I think is the best choice, the Hasbro is a bit softer in detail & the 3/4 isn't as good as the SSC but it a good all rounder from each angle.
The SSC dome is perfect (wait for it) from the 3/4 view when modded however straight on it's a disaster, I too did the original mod to lower it but then became dissapointed with it after a week or so, I then did the Hasbro dome mod which I think is the best choice, the Hasbro is a bit softer in detail & the 3/4 isn't as good as the SSC but it a good all rounder from each angle.
If you are going to compare for accuracy you should at least choose a pic from the right movie.
Man, you guys are a tough crowd, but I friggin' LOVE IT! The toy collecting discussions don't get any more hardcore than with you guys. It's why this site is my top browser bookmark while my FaceBook is constantly in a state of neglect.
Yes, I'm aware that my reference photo was an ESB Vader. It was more brightly lit & detailed than any front-facing ANH still that I could find. Also, when I was tweaking my Vader's helmet, I decided to take what I liked about both ANH & ESB versions since I have a feeling Sideshow was doing the same thing (which explains the tighter scaled helmet, the rounded widow's peak & the slightly elevated brow above the eyes).
Anyway, since you guys got me feeling a little insecure about my helmet placement, I thought I'd take another front-facing shot & see how it stacks up next to an actual screen grab from ANH:
Of course, looking at the two, the little inaccuracies between the two start to become more noticeable. But, again, I'm trying to figure out the best positioning for the helmet & not so much how long the gloves should be, or whether his armor stripes should be painted, or how much it looks like a Pez dispenser.
(BTW, I also have that Medicom Vader & I also used to think it was the best 1/6 Vader out there until I modified my Sideshow Vader.)
I wouldn't feel insecure, you've done a great job and I think that's the best the Sideshow head is ever going to look without a replacement dome. It's just that even if you position it "correctly" it's still too small for the facial features as I think you can probably see from your own comparison photos.
I'll stick with my Medicom.
I'll stick with my Medicom.
shocktrooper_au
Super Freak
Agree thats about the best you'll get from that dome, the dome just isn't wide enough front on and the brow to shallow
That looks pretty damn good. Surprised it looks that close. I do see differences of course, as I do with any SS product at this scale.
Like PJB, I'm very happy with my modded Vader. A new cape and robe and he'd be perfect...for me.
thenammagazine
Super Freak
Man, you guys are a tough crowd, but I friggin' LOVE IT! The toy collecting discussions don't get any more hardcore than with you guys. It's why this site is my top browser bookmark while my FaceBook is constantly in a state of neglect.
Yes, I'm aware that my reference photo was an ESB Vader. It was more brightly lit & detailed than any front-facing ANH still that I could find. Also, when I was tweaking my Vader's helmet, I decided to take what I liked about both ANH & ESB versions since I have a feeling Sideshow was doing the same thing (which explains the tighter scaled helmet, the rounded widow's peak & the slightly elevated brow above the eyes).
Anyway, since you guys got me feeling a little insecure about my helmet placement, I thought I'd take another front-facing shot & see how it stacks up next to an actual screen grab from ANH:
Of course, looking at the two, the little inaccuracies between the two start to become more noticeable. But, again, I'm trying to figure out the best positioning for the helmet & not so much how long the gloves should be, or whether his armor stripes should be painted, or how much it looks like a Pez dispenser.
(BTW, I also have that Medicom Vader & I also used to think it was the best 1/6 Vader out there until I modified my Sideshow Vader.)
Dude, if you're happy with it, that's all that matters. I merely pointed out that it looks smooshed to the guy who was getting ready to do it based on all you guys telling him it made it perfect. Then you jumped on me as if I didn't know WTF I was talking about. Now that we've resolved that I not only do, but that others agree and see it, we're done. Most important thing bud. It's your figure. If you enjoy it with that particular mod, rock it. Personally, I passed because of the finished look, but scrounged up a Hasbro dome I had lying around in a parts bin. Still debating if I want to actually go that route or leave it be.
The also agree the dome size is a little off, but not beyond the sort of inaccuracy you'll find with most of these figures. However, the brow of the helmet only seems shallow until you swing that head back into the helmet a degree or two from the post at the top of the head. Then, voila!
BTW, Nam. I never meant to suggest you don't know what you're talking about. I'm only sharing this stuff to get some constructive feedback. I mean, until an official 1/6 Vader beauty pageant starts somewhere, I've only got you guys here! ;-)
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This is awesome, great job.
Darth Cruel
Super Freak
After all of the stupid BS people have gone through with the helmet and the cloak and the inner robe and the height...you are just now getting around to finding ____ retentiveness in someone for the gloves?
My Medi-Vader is in GREAT shape!
Except the body fell apart and I haven't found a replacement.
Do you see his tears?
I have a copy of this shot on my computer (much smaller). It is by far my favorite repaint and resculpt of any figure portrait I have seen...period. I show it off frequently. I am almost as proud of it as if I did it myself (and no, I do not tell people I did). If you ever sell this...I want dibs!
shocktrooper_au
Super Freak
Just a couple of shots of mine
lambo944
Super Freak
Very nice! Did you mod yours? and is that a custom cape?
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